Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Purple Surf 620C-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Graupel (Graupel), at ΔE 6.34 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Graupel is the closest option at ΔE 6.34, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
Why people switch between Behr and Farrow & Ball
Most people comparing Behr to Farrow & Ball are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Graupel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.34noticeably different
- LRV
- 61.17Behr is 48
- Hex
- #C0CEE8#B3B8CF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.2 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Graupel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Calluna No.270ΔE 8.18 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.7 points higher.
- Parma Gray No.27ΔE 9.05 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Lulworth Blue No.89ΔE 9.09 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.